NEW! Education on Tea and Culture

Sundays, January 27 to February 17

This course is developed for tea enthusiasts and anyone wanting to broaden their tea knowledge. Gain tea expertise with solid facts and artisanal presentation in this exploratory course. Learn the history of tea culture and etiquette along with traditional brewing skills and artisanal tea lifestyle. Six tea families and distinguishing features about these families is explored. As you sample teas, learn and appreciate their various qualities. Each session includes handson instruction for tea brewing and each participant receives a Chinese Celadon tea set (1 gaiwan + 2 cups). This course is delivered by MING Tea, tea professionals specializing in hands-on tea education.

Please note the daily events / activities listed here may be located in different garden areas from other events occuring on the same day. Please check the location in each listing, and consider travel time between gardens when creating your schedule for the day. General Admission paid at one garden area will allow you access into all other gardens for that same day. Click here for an overview of all our gardens and trails.